God
is going to remove his support and supply from his people. Food,
protection, civil and religious leadership. God is going to let them
suffer.Why is He doing this? Because their
speech and their deeds are against the Lord, defying his glorious
presence (v8). They proclaim their sin, they are proud of it. They have
oppressed others. They will be given what they deserve. The people look impressive and are proud
of that appearance, but God is going to remove the mask and show up
their utter shame. Very strong language is used - the daughters of Zion
who are currently "mincing" around will have their "secret parts laid
bare". There will be rottenness instead of perfume, baldness instead of
hair.This is God's grace. Without this, they
will continue as they are, without him. God is going to confront them
with their natural state without Him - they need to see what that is
really like in order that they can return to him. Having their whole
world turned upside down is worth it if it results in a cry of
desperation to God. God is too committed to their good to leave them in
their sin.